AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC through with an assist from Aizawl
Dhaka, May 16 (IANS) It took a bit of everything — a good show in Dhaka, drama in Guwahati and a big push from a resolute Aizawl FC — as Bengaluru FC finished as champions…
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Hart, Wilshere left out of England’s World Cup squad
London, May 16 (IANS) England coach Gareth Southgate on Wednesday unveiled the final list of 23 players for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, with the presence of Trent Alexander-Arnold and playmaker Ruben Loftus-Cheek…
Germany coach springs surprise ahead of World Cup
Berlin, May 16 (IANS) Germany head coach Joachim Loew’s secret weapon for the 2018 FIFA World Cup has just had his vacation “ruined”. Nominating Nils Petersen was a surprise for fans and pundits. It is…
Hasenhuettl steps down as Leipzig coach
Berlin, May 16 (IANS) RB Leipzig and head coach Ralph Hasenhuettl have agreed to part ways with immediate effect, the Bundesliga club announced in an official statement on Wednesday. The 50-year-old Austrian stepped down after…
Hantz steps down as Metz coach
Paris, May 16 (IANS) Relegated Ligue 1 side FC Metz announced on Wednesday an early departure of head coach Frederic Hantz at the end of the season following mutual agreement between the club and the…
Hull FC bid emotional farewell after historic Kenyan tour
Nairobi, May 16 (IANS) English Football League Championship side Hull City FC bade an emotional farewell to Kenya after the last contingent departed on Wednesday following their historic maiden tour to the country. The Tigers…
Shanghai SIPG fails to reach ACL quarters
Shanghai, May 16 (IANS) Shanghai SIPG beat Kashima Antlers 2-1 at home thanks to Hulk’s brace in the second leg, but failed to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Champion League (ACL) with the total…
Suwon beat Ulsan to reach ACL quarters
Suwon (South Korea), May 16 (IANS) Suwon Samsung Bluewings advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Football Confederation Champions League (ACL) after they overturned a first-leg deficit against fellow South Koreans Ulsan Hyundai FC on…
Mexico is ready to compete for World Cup, says Ramirez
Guadalajara (Mexico), May 16 (IANS) Mexico has high-quality players with experience in international competition, putting the national team in a position to win the World Cup, said Jesus Ramirez, who coached the Mexican under-17 team…
Park Ji-sung expects Brazil to reach World Cup final
Seoul, May 16 (IANS) Former Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung said on Wednesday that he thinks Brazil will be one of the finalists at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Park will commentate World…
Real Madrid have best players in the world: Messi
Barcelona, May 16 (IANS) FC Barcelona’s talismanic forward Lionel Messi rated Real Madrid as an outfit that has the best footballers and can win games like no other. “Position by position, Madrid have the best…
Want to win titles at Chelsea, says Hazard
London, May 16 (IANS) Star forward Eden Hazard has indicated that he will stay on at Chelsea only if the former English Premier League (EPL) champions build a squad strong enough to challenge for titles…
New coach Mancini vows to bring Italy back to top
Rome, May 16 (IANS) Roberto Mancini, 53, the new coach of Italy, which failed to qualify for next month’s FIFA World Cup in Russia, has pledged to take the Azzurri back to the top. Local…
Bremen sign midfielder Moehwald from Nuremberg
Berlin, May 16 (IANS) Werder Bremen have snapped up midfielder Kevin Moehwald from Nuremberg, the “Green-Whites” announced. Bremen sealed their first summer signing after Nuremberg’s Moehwald penned an undisclosed contract. Both Bundesliga clubs agreed to…
Algerian striker Belfodil joins Hoffenheim
Berlin, May 16 (IANS) Hoffenheim have completed the transfer of Ishak Belfodil from Belgian outfit Standard Liege, both football clubs have announced. The “TSG” have wrapped up their second summer signing as striker Ishak Belfodil…
Copa Libertadores: Delfin beat Group B leaders Atletico Nacional
Guayaquil (Ecuador), May 16 (IANS) A 19th-minute goal from Andres Chicaiza Morales gave Delfin a 1-0 win over Copa Libertadores Group B leaders Atletico Nacional and opened the way for both teams to qualify for…
Allardyce, Everton part ways
London, May 16 (IANS) English Premier League club Everton on Wednesday confirmed the departure of manager Sam Allardyce after less than a season at Goodison Park. In a club statement, CEO Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale was…
Messi alarmed by possible Neymar move to Real Madrid
Buenos Aires, May 16 (IANS) FC Barcelona superstar and Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said that seeing his former Barca teammate Neymar end up with arch-rivals Real Madrid will be a “hard blow.” “It would…
Maradona named president of Belarusian club Dynamo Brest
Buenos Aires, May 16 (IANS) Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona has said that he accepted an offer to become chairman and sporting director of Belarusian club Dynamo Brest. “I am president of the club, Dynamo…
Panama trains for friendly against N. Ireland
Panama City, May 16 (IANS) The Panama national team has started training ahead of the May 29 friendly against Northern Ireland in preparation for next month’s World Cup in Russia. Seventeen players worked out under…